74th Battle of Flowers Band Festival

April 26, 2012 11:02 PM

Sam Houston High School drum major Edward Harris leaps as he leads his band during the parade of bands at the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium on Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Sam Houston High School drum major Edward Harris leaps as he leads his band during the parade of bands at the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium on Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Photo: BILLY CALZADA, San Antonio Express-News

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Sam Houston High School drum major Edward Harris and his band perform during the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium on Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Sam Houston High School drum major Edward Harris and his band perform during the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium on Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Photo: BILLY CALZADA, San Antonio Express-News

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Warren High School drum major Eric Martinez directs his band during the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium on Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Warren High School drum major Eric Martinez directs his band during the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium on Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Photo: BILLY CALZADA, San Antonio Express-News

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Ashley Burkett (from left), Brittany Watson and Christiana Puente of the East Central High School color guard prepare for the parade of bands during the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium on Thursday, April 26, 2012. East Central won the Spirit Award for best color guard.

Ashley Burkett (from left), Brittany Watson and Christiana Puente of the East Central High School color guard prepare for the parade of bands during the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo

The Clark High School band marches in the parade of bands during the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Clark won the People's Choice Award.

The Clark High School band marches in the parade of bands during the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Clark won the People's Choice Award.

Photo: BILLY CALZADA, San Antonio Express-News

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Brennan High School drum major Mitchell Kane (left), playing the part of a tyrannical dictator, is defeated by a revolutionary played by Tristan Brewer during the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium on Thursday, April 26, 2012. less

Brennan High School drum major Mitchell Kane (left), playing the part of a tyrannical dictator, is defeated by a revolutionary played by Tristan Brewer during the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in ... more

Photo: BILLY CALZADA, San Antonio Express-News

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Dr. John Folks, retiring superintendent of the Northside Independent School District, smiles as he is acknowledged by the crowd during the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium on Thursday, April 26, 2012. less

Dr. John Folks, retiring superintendent of the Northside Independent School District, smiles as he is acknowledged by the crowd during the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium on ... more

Photo: BILLY CALZADA, San Antonio Express-News

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Bands prepare for the second parade of bands during the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium on Thursday, April 26, 2012. The night's winners were John Jay, 5A; Kennedy, 4A; and La Vernia for the 3A and smaller high schools. The People's Choice Award went to Clark, and the Spirit Award for best color guard went to East Central.

Bands prepare for the second parade of bands during the 74th Annual Battle of Flowers Band Festival in Alamo Stadium on Thursday, April 26, 2012. The night's winners were John Jay, 5A; Kennedy, 4A; and La